Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- The Forces
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · The Forces
Calculate the ratio of the magnitude of the electric force to the...
Calculate the ratio of the magnitude of the electric force to the gravitational force exerted between two protons.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The electric force between two protons separated by a distance is given by Coulomb's law:
The gravitational force between them is given by Newton's law of gravitation:
The ratio of the electric force to the gravitational force is:
Substituting the standard values:
The gravitational force between them is given by Newton's law of gravitation:
The ratio of the electric force to the gravitational force is:
Substituting the standard values: